Door impact beam
US-9873312-B2 · Jan 23, 2018 · US
Door structure for vehicle
US10173502B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10173502-B2 |
| Application number | US-201715598982-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Publication date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
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A door structure for a vehicle may include an external panel; an internal panel that is mounted to the external panel; and an impact member coupled to the internal panel between the external panel and the internal panel, wherein a protrusion that protrudes to an outside thereof toward a side external panel of a vehicle body from inside the internal panel is integrally provided in the impact member.
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What is claimed is: 1. A door structure for a vehicle, comprising: an external panel; an internal panel that is mounted to the external panel; and an impact member coupled to the internal panel between the external panel and the internal panel, wherein a protrusion that protrudes to an outside thereof toward a side external panel of a vehicle body from inside the internal panel is integrally provided in the impact member. 2. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a through-hole through which the protrusion penetrates the internal panel is provided in the internal panel. 3. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a bumper member is mounted to the protrusion. 4. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the bumper member includes a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material. 5. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the bumper member is bonded to the protrusion. 6. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the bumper member contacts an external side of the internal panel while surrounding an external circumference of the protrusion. 7. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the internal panel includes carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) material. 8. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the external panel includes a metallic material. 9. The door structure for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein at least one assembly nut that is fastened to the internal panel by an assembly bolt is coupled to the impact member.
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arranged at the vehicle sides {(panel mounted arm-rests B60N2/78; wall liners B60R13/02; door edge guards B60R13/043; padded linings associated with the side doors B60R21/0428)} · CPC title
- B60J5/0484Primary
hybrid, i.e. plastic moulded onto metal parts · CPC title
Behaviour during impact · CPC title
Conceptual assembling of door, i.e. how door frame parts should be fitted together to form door · CPC title
Reinforcement elements · CPC title
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- What does patent US10173502B2 cover?
- A door structure for a vehicle may include an external panel; an internal panel that is mounted to the external panel; and an impact member coupled to the internal panel between the external panel and the internal panel, wherein a protrusion that protrudes to an outside thereof toward a side external panel of a vehicle body from inside the internal panel is integrally provided in the impact mem…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Hyundai Motor Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60J5/0484. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 08 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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